Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations; Manage daily decisions to ensure continuity of care, patient and staff safety; Provide day-to-day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff; Participate in department staffing and appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions; Ensure compliance with company and facility procedures and regulations; Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes; Participate in patient care plan meetings; Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices; Train and orient staff; Observe and guide direct patient care staff; Promote compliance with OSHA programs; Maintain overall shift operation; Conduct staff meetings; Supervise documentation of patient information; Assess daily patient care needs and develop patient care assignments; Assume primary responsibility in emergencies; Monitor and supervise patient care during dialysis; Administer medications per physician's orders; Act as subject matter expert for staff; Supervise and participate in completion of care plans; Admit new patients; Educate patients and families about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication; Supervise safe and effective use of equipment; Perform required testing and verification; Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility; Assist with special projects; Assist with interviewing potential staff; Promote efficient use of medical supplies; Attend monthly Quality Assurance meetings

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.); Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State; Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting; Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification; Good communication skills – verbal and written; Required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Medical/surgical nursing; Supervisory or management experience

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving